A 58-year-old male is hospitalized for a wedge resection of the left lower lung lobe. A routine chest x-ray shows carcinoma
The patient is anxious and asks if he can smoke. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
A) "Smoking is the reason you're here."
B) "The doctor left orders for you not to smoke."
C) "You're anxious about the surgery. Do you see smoking as helping?"
D) "Smoking is OK right now, but after your surgery it's contraindicated."
Ans: C
Feedback: This acknowledges the patient's feelings and encourages him to assess his previous behavior. Option A belittles the patient. Option B doesn't address the patient's anxiety. Option D would be highly detrimental to this patient.
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